[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Noo… Sorry to hear.  Someone will pick up a good project

 

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Do you have any plans to help get more of that power to the ground Manta?

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Does anyone know what max compression ratio these whipples or more importantly this engine will take? At last MotorEx in Vic, bloke at YT stand told me they’ll go on any compression engine.  I was pretty sceptical…

But I like it IJ.  Will you go to the two piece rear main mate?

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[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Very very nice.  Split bar is an underrated model I reckon

 

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

I’m an old Aussie V8 die hard Gary. My next engine, turbo Big Paw.  Half Chev / Half Holden…

 

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

VR/VS LS Engine Conversion General Information….

 

Don’t do it

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

“Yeap…. going out into the shed again are you?  I hate that thing, can’t wait til it’s finished… ”

(Ha, it’s never going to be finished!!)

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[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Yeah good idea Gary.  I thought you were going to do the 3d printer thing when you were designing your shifter knob.  (Which has turned out pretty good anyhow).

No VH SLE, I didn’t look into door moulds.  And which grille are you talking about mate? If you’re talking about the one on my car, it’s a Rare Spares item.  They come in a neutral finish, I just painted it black.

There is a market out there for ssomeone using 3D printers to make these hard to get parts.  Just won’t be me.  I’m flat out using this forum.

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Yeah, XYZ aren’t in the same class.  If I had my chance again….

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

I have a suggestion regarding bumper moulds.  I bought some last year, but I don’t have the rear SLE bar, so rears were not an issue from memory.

The front bar moulds were a tad short, so I joined two, then put an over rider to cover up the join.  When you look at the bar, you wouldn’t know that it isn’t stock.

So now you have the option, track down a set of over riders, or try get moulds specially made… both still hard to do, but you might have a better chance of getting over riders. They still pop up, but people are willing to pay $$$.  Probably cheaper than your initial outlay on the moulds.

Good luck mate.

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Now are you sure you don’t wanna stick to the Aussie 8?? I have a good set of VN heads here….

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Is it possible to make these hard to get parts in a 3D printer then hard varnish or copy via CNC program?  Try not to laugh too loudly, a complete computer retard asking the question here.

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Thanks Gary

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Will do.  I’ve emailed some footage of the run. (If you can be bothered of course, until I work out why not loading)

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Cava, what’s your though process of going to the LS engine.  I think I know why, but thought you were a fan of the Aussie 8.

Sorry for side tracking thread, this is a fair set up IJ!

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

It felt ok Gary.  Because the motor is only a couple of weeks in, I pulled timing back to 28 capped the rpm at 7000 and stupidly forgot to screw up the engine vac pump.  Ran 10.3 at 131 mph.  1.50 for the 60ft.  6.60 to 1/8 mile.  That run was during the day.  Track was very good, had 20psi in rears.

Went out for a second. Ran around 9:30pm, went a bit more aggressive on the set up, had timing set at 31, limited the rpm at 7400, vac pump on this time….. same set up as where peak power was made on the engine dyno.  Should have dropped tyre pressures but didn’t.  Spun tyres in first and second.  Didn’t look at the time slip, but I think it was high 12’s.

So out of two runs, only one decent run.  It was a pretty busy night as Jamboree cars were doing a bit of testing. But engine felt ok.  I think if I got a chance to play with timing, actually change a jet size or 2, I should be in the low 10’s.  Not sure if I will crack the 9’s though.

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Do it mate! Got one proper run in last night.  I’ll post video if I can and details when I get a chance.

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Sorry to hear Gary.  Hope everything is ok

 

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Thanks SLE355. Looks better in pics then up close though.  It’s a bit rough in places.

I’ve ran a 10.7 at 126 last time out with a few gremlins. I don’t think it’ll move a great deal faster then that.  Low 10’s would be nice, but I think it’ll be closer to 10.5. Find out soon enough mate.

 

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Thanks for that Gary.  Appreciated.

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